Criminal
Nov. 27, 2002
Court Clarifies Rules to Detain Sex Predators
LOS ANGELES - The California Supreme Court on Monday clarified the rules in the process to commit sexually violent predators. Under state law, convicted sex offenders diagnosed as "mentally disordered" can be committed civilly after their prison terms end, if a judge or jury decides that they are likely to re-offend.
Under sta...
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